TIG Welding Basics Overview

[@McElhinney65]

Jody, you were born to weld, you were also born to teach. Your videos are my inspiration.

[@wheelcaredispatch70]

Nice

[@VoltageLP]

Dude even knows the rest of the world is on 50hz mains, that's pretty rare =) BTW, 220V mains makes a big (positive) difference in welding too, a lot of the cheap cheap welders are 220 only, cause it's cheaper and easier to make than making one for 110V

[@danielriddell4847]

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[@JMB.fabrcations]

I'm a welder fabricator in the UK 🇬🇧 I've been doing this for 17 years now! I was 17 years old when I first started weld fabricating and these types of videos weren't around when I first started out!!! I love the way you pass your knowledge on to the new generation that are starting out in this field!! I always found that the older guys never wanted to share their knowledge with the young up coming welders because knowledge is power to them!..... I also share everything I've ever learned with anyone that's wanting to learn the trade, when I'm dead and gone my knowledge will live on

[@jaketank3217]

I have welded MIG and Stick for many years. I am now trying to learn more about TIG and desperately need this information. I am looking forward to this series. I plan to purchase a new TIG machine soon. I encourage anyone interested in welding to visit the weldmongerstore store as I did a few months ago. I am very glad I purchased the MEGA Bundle a few months ago, my fingers don't burn now! After watching the many hours that Jody has provided, my welding skills have improved 100%.

[@tedbastwock3810]

Watching and learning 10 years later ( almost to the day! ) ... amazing how much has changed ... amazing how much is the same

[@kevinsnider3559]

Taking my first weld test after graduating from Georgia Trade School. It was awesome getting to meet you at the open house! Your videos still help me so much!

[@zeroDOTjon]

I just ordered a tig finger and left a comment on the order - I hope you get a chance to read it. I just wanted to say thank you again for teaching me so much. Like I said I only mig and only on aluminum and copper but I watch every video you post. I figure the more I know, the better. Thanks again.

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

thanks very much, i will look for the comment

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Jody, I fired up my new TIG welder this afternoon, played around with settings and ran about 20 2" strips alternating hands as you suggested. Moving on to your next suggestion in a couple days. Thanks teach!

[@brandysigmon9066]

Probably the most informative welding video that I have ever seen, especially here on youtube. A very talented and intelligent man. Thank you. I just subscribed!

[@dougalan5614]

I've watched hundreds of welding videos, and I always end up back here. Your arc shots are fantastic. I like the occasional obvious edits. They remind me of Max Headroom.

[@timadams5046]

Max was a welder too, had to modify his vehicles for his big head to give him.... well, you know.

[@shelbybailey8000]

You make it look so easy lol I wish you were my teacher in my welding school. Well actually you are my teacher. I learn more from your videos than I do at my school. Thanks again Jody and I hope one day I well be a bad ass master welder/fabricator like you

[@tothepoint4240]

Hey man, i just gotta give u big props for all of your videos. Their awesome quality, pleasent to watch and of course, packed with knowledge...all for free! Not some corny ameture made slideshow with a longass intro and lameass effects that blowout my speakers. Im just a young dood but i gotta say keep it up!

[@aaronpepper7329]

Haven't done tig since I got out of school 3 years ago and to make matters worse thin stuff. But I've been a follower of your videos for awhile now and I think you may have been the sole reason I passed a test today. Anyway you can consider some big fingers sold.

[@Wrecked_em69]

As a journeyman Ironworker, we predominantly use stick welding. We are usually outside...duh! We occasionally cross-over with the Boilermakers & vice-versa. As welders, each of us are credited with being best in our field. "Open for discussion", as always. You have just managed to tie the two together in ONE video! Hard to do. I feel more confidence trying TIG now as I'm sure someone else would feel more confident trying arc now. That's what I feel your vids bring to the table. Allowing everyone to weld whatever or whichever they want. Obviously, based on skills. Your vids speak to ALL skill levels though. Great job! Thank you! Recent proud owner of a few tig fingers as well. High quality item & a recommended item for every welder as well. No compensation here...just good advice for fellow burners.

[@tacticoolfuddery6497]

Local 5 brotha

[@paulmesser6399]

I'm about to start going to school for welding, this was a big help.

[@thomasmastersen3709]

I am inspired and dedicated to adopting the techniques you use to weld in sly and all processes, especially TIG. I just got a machine that does it all and regularly turn on your channel to learn more and more. Your a true master!!

[@kizzyaggots1]

Dear Jody, I love your vids and pod casts and i am learning from you with every video. I also am a member of Weldingweb, most of the guys there are very helpful. I bought a Unimig Razor 200 and i'm very happy with her. Got it cheap for around $1799AUD with foot pedal. Anyway I just wanted to say hi and hope you are going well.

I've welded for years, and was privileged to tig for two of those. My tig experience was limited to mild steel. While I got some schooling on aluminum, I've never really gotten any on the job experience. I've been medically retired now and am not able to do much welding anymore. Physically I can, I just don't run into many occasions to do it. I would like to thank you for these videos. They're quite informative, and it's just really nice to see a real expert at the craft. I would appreciate a different way to contact you and get some info on equipment and supplies you've used on some of these videos. Thank you.

[@GregsGarage]

Finally getting ready to jump into the world of Tig welding. Your vids are in-valuable Jody. Thanks!

[@ltloo3436]

Jody you're just awesome. Wonder how newbies of welding world would do without you! :D

[@larrychristopher9147]

Have watched many of your videos over and over. Have lincoln 210MP and 200 square wave for a.c. tig. Appreciate your info and will be buying off your site. Wish you gave classes.

[@Kris.Janowski]

Such an excellent video - learned so many things all in one place that I can directly apply to all the different sorts of projects I have simultaneously planned to do. I've been going from one video to the next to the next trying to acquire all the knowledge I need but this just got me going so well straight off the bat. Great job mate you're a legend!

[@libertyordeath1287]

I've never tig welded but expect my machine to be in this week. I've watched your videos for years and have mainly mig welded with occasional arc mixed in. Tig welding has always been something I've wanted to learn. Before I even ordered the machine I ordered your tig finger set. Keep up the awesome informative videos.

[@BranManFL]

Best overview for the tig operation I have ever seen. Great close shots over and over. Extremely helpful. Well done sir. Your welding is superb.

[@kennethmabus381]

Best tip in the video 18:30> Thanks for sharing. Great on visuals! Smart to the point explanation.

[@jolujo5842]

Your attention to detail is much appreciated.

[@pierresgarage2687]

Hi Jody, I'm blessed with an excellent TIG machine, happy with the fact you use some of those to make the videos. Looking forward to the series I'm sure to catch some new material to keep improving my skills. And truly those TIG Fingers are a must in a welding shop...! Thanks, Pierre

[@rcandfitness3812]

9:08 "when im hhhwhoopin on somethin" my favorite part of the videoo. You the mmman Mr Jody..

[@dominicluck97]

Easily best welding channel,Thank you for so much knowledge

[@Str8sixfan]

Jody, I'm finally buying an argon bottle so I can use the TIG function of my Everlast 206Pi. I'm excited, to start learning. Will likely be buying a tig finger soon!

[@rottingsun]

Welding is so beautiful like art... Thank you for these videos.

[@levonluther9494]

Hi Jody, I recently purchased an Everlast 250EX, primarily from what I saw you do with it on the Welding lathe adjusting the parameters while still being 1000+ cheaper than an equivalent Miller or Lincoln. One thing I would like to see in future episodes if time permits is show what combination of settings allowed you to utilize the "manual pulse" like you did at 13:45 in this video. I am not sure if there is a rule of thumb as to what percentage of your weld amps just be there, but 33% did not work for me on that application, I would lose my arc. Definitely subscribed for the future videos.

[@bluehornet6752]

Great video Jody--I was so into it that I wore my TIG Finger while watching it! ;)

[@welditup9559]

Tom B hopeully on your finger

[@mskarenloreilly]

Great idea making these videos ... BTW, I'm a pressure vessel welder, boilermaker and PhD student (researching trade education)!

[@InvincibleExtremes]

Thanks for the videos, i've welded for YEARS using a shitty flux core $90 welder, but since it was moslty sheet metal and gunsmithing projects i wasn't a big deal. Now that i want to build stainless turbo headers for my 68 firebird so i want to learn to tig weld. Your videos are very informative.

[@walidtwebi779]

Jody I am from Libya, and your videos are my favorite. 👍👍

[@BooHiss56]

I work in bronze sculpture - but I'm an 'apprentice' - there are no apprenticeships in this field.. Your videos are thorough but no videos explain the delicacy of tig on bronze (being such a soft metal and sometimes I'm welding a 3mm finger back onto a hand) .I feel that you have the understanding of the tool that could illuminate the delicate work involved in sculpture. Do you have experience w bronze sculpture or would you please work on one. So you could share your massive welding experience w us learning to get bronze sculptures right. I think if you worked on one you would have a lot too share. This is one of those rare trades where we don't have apprenticeships and there is little too No videos online. My boss is busy and I want to keep my very rare position in this trade. It is very different from structural welding - we have to be able to adapt to the thickness and texture of the piece. It takes all the different techniques at once. I'm doing my best learning on the job but I think you have a way of speaking principles that my boss who has been running a bronze sculpture foundry for 20 years may lack - because we are always under pressure to make a crust and he now works intuitively . I CHALLENGE TOO YOU TO TIG WELD A PROBLEM BRONZE SCULPTURE AND TEACH US WHAT YOU LEARN. I've No Doubt you would have interesting solutions. I also think you would have fun with the task. I'd love too be able too learn from what you find. Sean , Melbourne , Australia.

[@GeorgiaOutlaw1991]

in school for welding now. I can't wait til I'm doing the hands on. inspired me a lot, cause I honestly chose welding just for the money... great vid man. subscribed.

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[@creast56]

Only just subscribed. This video was very very informative. I have done the occasional Tig weld using facilities at work but never achieved the weld beads like yours. I am inspired to practice now!

[@martinjoseph7029]

I really like that Everlast 160 inverter welder and am wondering if you will be creating any more videos on it. I really like the fact it has a built in solenoid for turning on and off the argon and the size of the welder itself. I really enjoyed this video and look forward to seeing the next part.

[@Leofred2000]

I have an older stickwelder, can I adapt it to tig just by getting a tig torch and hose like you show at 1:15? How is the torch air cooled, is there a different air supply on it or its using the argon gas to cool it?

[@nicklambing9268]

Jody, We are a farm operation and have a very large Miller welder that we weld nearly every way with. Recently, we have needed to repair aluminum irrigation pipe that is at least 50 years old. Our attempts at using tig were a complete flop. The video today touched on cleaning action and the light bulb went off in my head. I am almost positive after watching the video that our machine is not capable of making the needed adjustments for affective cleaning action. If you could emphasize the cleaning action involved in welding aluminum when those situations come up. We may need to purchase a nice portable, tig capable, welding machine that is able to make the adjustments necessary. Our present, very large and heavy unit presented us some problems in the voltage settings also. The lowest voltage setting was ten, when we may have been better off at a lower voltage. Really enjoy your videos. Our shop is all tig finger equipped. Nick L

[@jacksonyoung9751]

Clean is the key to tig welding. Old aluminum that has been exposed to the elements will need to be cleaned thoroughly. For portable use you should be looking at inverter welders. My portable setup is an Everlast inverter AC tig welder. The AC will give you the cleaning action and you'll need to set the balance. Miller has inverter models too but are pricier. Good luck

[@nicklambing9268]

Jackson Young Thank you much for your input. We have come to realize that we are probably asking too much of our big Miller (very stationary) welder. According to the owners manual it is capable of nearly all types of welding provided you supply the correct add on equipment. We have burned tons of stick rod over the years and have been very pleased with the results. By acquiring a wire feed unit we have had good outcomes until the wire feed apparatus died, Recently after watching Jody's videos we have acquired a gas bottle with flow regulator and the hose and torch assemblies. Our attempts at tig welding mild steel have gone very well, but our attempts at making weld repairs on the old aluminum pipe have gotten the best of us. We have done the surface prep. with stainless brushes, but have not been able to clean the inside of the pipe. Both surfaces have been contaminated by the water and environmental elements. The pipe wall thickness is right at 1/32 so things need to go just right or we have more holes than repairs and if we don't burn through the heated area (welded area) appears very rough and/or has a pin prick surface appearance. Have been unable to determine if it is possible to make cleaning adjustments like Jody has demonstrated so well with the portable units being used in the videos. The time has come to acquire a new welding machine.. Nick L..

[@XsafetypunkX]

As always, a great video! Thanks for putting all your knowledge out there for us rabble to learn off!

[@motecalevol]

I wish I had subscribed to your videos before I bought my welders. . .I have (3). My first machine is a decent 80 amp Century flux core. I then got a good deal on a used Miller EconoTig 180 and I also bought a 110V 100 Amp Lincoln MIG machine which I spent a fortune on converting from flux core to MIG. Anyway, I wish I had spent my money on machine(s) with some of the more advanced features. Just a word of advice to newbies. I have found over the years that the price buying replacements for cheap tools (including welders) is far more than buying the right thing in the first place. All that aside. . .my question is regarding frequency and TIG welding Aluminum. My EconoTIG is an AC/DC transformer machine, so I assume it is always at 60 Hz. I welded a broken Aluminum golf cart frame once with decent results. The weld is plenty strong, but I could not get it to clean properly - it did not look very good when I finished. You just welded some aluminum at 50 Hz (which is LOW frequency). Everyone tells me that I need high frequency to weld aluminum. The owner's manual on the EconoTIG doesn't give any specifications as to the frequency being "high". It reads: "AC output for superior aluminum welding" and "Built-in arc assist stabilizer for AC TIG on aluminum". I don't do a lot of Aluminum welding. But, I'd like to know what limitations I will face using this machine and what the deal really is about the frequency needed for Aluminum TIG welding.

[@gregsmetalworks]

Thanks for the great video Jody. Been a welder for many years and learn something from your vids every time I watch. Love the big and little tig fingers. Could you go over tungsten size and selection of different tungsten choices relative to what jobs or materials your going to weld? (Stainless, mild steel, aluminum, magnesium, titanium) Collets needed and any other helpful info you throw in for good measure.

[@EddieTheGrouch]

This was my question also. I am always burning up tunstens. Tungsten sizing, cup sizing, flow rates and current levels.

[@samuelclark4525]

I'm pretty much still a noob at welding. I've welded some mild steel after getting my powertig welder and have only used one size tungsten and one size cup. I know I need to go up a size on tungsten for higher amps and bigger cups for larger coverage but that's it. Some help on this would be great when I move up to aluminum.

[@DirtBagMcGee1]

My default (I am using an inverter machine) is a large gas lens collet body, using either a #7 or 8 gas lens , a 2% lanthanated tungsten (I switched from 1.5% after some trial and error) . For 25 up to 160 amps I use a 3/32. I find this is my default set up for 90% of what I weld.

[@justinverbaux6474]

Shan Beckstead Since buying my inverter welder (Everlast 250ex right after Jody's review - Thanks Jody) I've played around with a bunch of tungsten and cups and came up with pretty much what you have. I use 3/32 for 90% of my welding.

[@DirtBagMcGee1]

It works, I have used 1/16th on occasion for super thin gauge stainless. In most cases in dealing with aluminum any thicker than 1/4" I use a 1/8'' as I tend to run around 200 amps and prefer the bead profile Vs a smaller tungsten. I will say that I almost always run a gas lens type collet as they simply produce a better weld.

[@vcval]

hi there and thank you for explaining, about tig, , ive never welded tig before, i just ordered a MIG TIG MMA 3 IN 1 Welder Inverter 220Amp , just watching some videos before it turns up it has been a long time since i have welded, , will mainly be using mig but i thought to have tig ( i think scratch) would maybe come in handy one day

[@JamesGMunn]

Good stuff! How about some really basic stuff about welding tip #1, get a good fit-up? Tools, chop saws, band saws, grinders, methods, plate, tubing, pipe, square/rectangular tubing miter/butt etc. Maybe this would be a whole different series? A lot of videos are like the cooking shows where everything is already perfectly chopped and ready to go and no one covers all that "boring" preparation work that new people need to learn how to do in order to be able to do what was shown.

[@jayphilipwilliams]

Yes!

[@ozyrob1]

Thanks for your great vids Jody. They are an amazing recourse.

[@KF7P]

Hi Jody, love all your videos, all well done! I would love to see a segment on an upcoming video specifically on TIG'ing aluminum....things to do to get started right, and common mistakes people make.

[@agib245]

Well explained Sir, you never cease to amaze. Please keep up the good work. I highly praise the TIG finger and would recommend the purchase of one, if not two. Thanks again and keep up the excellent informative work.

[@irgtk]

Just what I was looking for in a TIG series. I would like see everything from setting up a TIG machine out of the box to when to change the tungsten, what kind of tungsten for the metal to be welded. Thanks

[@stevefriedlander7053]

One of the best TIG videos! I'm taking a TIG class now (67 yr old Disabled Veteran). Looking to buy now. Can you recommend an Ac/DC HF machine with good AC balance for Aluminum and a Flex head torch with good foot pedal. Mostly will be doing metal art, but also other projects. Prefer to stay under $1200for machine. Already using XL TIG finger. I like it , but it frayed easily.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Steve Friedlander ever last 211si its a mts machine that rock's!!check it out

[@ArnoldsDesign]

I wish you had a book written on this. I'd buy if for a reference when I get into frustrating situations when I'm fabricating or doing repairs.

[@PANTYEATR1]

amazing video as usual Jody, thanks for that. my question is how close is your tungsten to the puddle when doing TIG in AC and DC current? it looks like you are actually touching the puddle, but we all know if it was touching it would be smoked! that's my biggest problem, I get as close as I can to the work material, but if I add rod, I run the risk of smoking the tungsten. thanks in advance, jefferson

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

I typically hold a longer arc on AC aluminum than I would on steel. Just because steel is more forgiving if/when you dip your wick. Also, torch angle makes a lot of difference and can fool you . when you lean the torch back too much, the electrode can be really close to the puddle where the taper stops. The tip can look like its not too close, you add wire , the puddle rises, and before you know it you sputter.

[@PANTYEATR1]

thanks for the tip Jody.

[@joelyboyblue]

Jody is Kickass, he is a Welding Guru- Learn From Him! I'm looking forward to the TIG series! But The TIG Finger & ForgetWelding School Just Buy his DVD!

[@KristianPKristianpipes]

If you accidentally get your tig finger messed up with oil or other dirt , is there a good way to wash it or clean it. with out damage it. Great watching your channel.

[@geraldpaul1870]

Hey I want to start of by say I love this video your very detail and informative about welding thank you for this but my question is I have never weld anything before and I have a 71 Monte Carlo that need the bottom of the trunk replace so as a first timer on welding which on of the welding machine would you recommend for the price for a first timer like me

[@billdlv]

You're off to a great start there is a lot to cover. Maybe metal prep (can't be clean enough), filler metal selection (repairs, SS, cast AL, general use for steel, AL, SS). Ex for CRS use ER70S6 or for aluminum 6061-T6 and 4043 filler. I don't know like I said lot to cover...good stuff thank you for the video(s).

[@paulhendrix8599]

Hey! Your mention of the TIG Finger is no problem! I am very glad to hear about a useful product you created. The mention of it was by no means obtrusive in any way. (the joke about your wife was) Over all I liked your video and learned something.

[@ericson26savannah86]

I dont have the stediest hand for tig welding (blind as well double cheeters in the helmet) so I choke up on my torch it gets hot and very hard to hold for long. Have you thought about a tig finger wrap for the torch. and yes I do have a tig finger its helpful maybe the XL over the torch could help me. Im using a flex head air cooled #17 and a dual voltage HTP invertatig 221. Thanks in advance your vids have tought me plenty!

[@thatlittleworkshop]

I do a few cast iron and cast steel repairs every year, mostly for farmers on older or antique farm equipment. For most of them I generally braze using oxyacetylene, but I was wondering if tig brazing with aluminum bronze or silicon bronze would work as well. Also what would be the best procedure for this process. As I also do the machining, I can fix any boo boo's from either end lol. Thank in advance, and I'm am looking forward to the rest of this series. Ian Little

[@gh0stmast3r]

hey loving the videos, i'm learning more about welding here than i am anywhere else, i have a wirefed welder that is capable of being turned into a mig welder, what i want to know is should i do this or just buy another mig or tig welder and keep this one around as a trophy?

[@TheDragontoast]

I just started to learn TIG and i have a Lincoln multiprosess welder with liftstart and it dont have footcontrol or adjustable torch and would like to learn more about heatcontrol and how to reduce distortion on thinner metals.

[@clattfamilyracing]

would love to see you touch on engine drive welders doing TIG, like the vantage 300, trailblazer and so forth

[@jahirulislam3013]

You awesome mate. I Appreciate you for all the efforts you put in. A big thank you.

[@Jasonsfarm]

We heard about you at Army BCT...Jody. Seriously though, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@austindelrie2586]

Jody hi, I know this video is a little older so I hope you can get back to me . I'm in the process of buyin a new welder . I've been welding professionally now for 10yrs but all fcaw, smaw,and gmaw. But never gtaw... My question is I've been doing my research and in watching your video you had said something about high freq and scratch start . I was wanting your thoughts on lift ark /lift start? I also run a shop at the house and do a little of my ow production welding there. So this is why I'm purchasing a new welder that can run tig. The machine I'm considering is the Miller 304 multi process mig runner . Any thoughts would be appreciated

[@Oldsmob455]

What do you think of the Miller Synchrowave 210 for a starter tig welder? Is there one you would rather have for the price? Auto, aluminum and hobby work.. Thanks.

[@boostnhoe]

Great video again Jody! How should hot start be adjusted? I have a thermal arc 186 . Thanks again

[@TheTacticalToxin]

When it comes to walking the cup how does tungsten stick out and cup size effect the puddle? Thanks love the videos

[@STohme]

Very interesting and very instructive video. Many thanks for all your effort.

[@mjt1947]

Jody great video. My questions are: given a choice would you go with a 200 amp Everlast or HTP welder. does a new tig welder need a water cooled machine. Can a machine that came with a air cooled torch be retrofitted with a cooler and a water cooled torch. Can the air cooled torches that come with the above machines be used at 200 amps. Thanks

[@ethanschulz2067]

In the other video you talked about a consumable insert, what is the difference between that and just consumables.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

I did some flux core the other day for the first time and I loved it. The simplicity of it was amazing but damn it was hot. I still have yet to do TIG. I think I was supposed to start it tonight in my class but my class was canceled for some reason.

[@codypugh4412]

awesome video, I'm new to welding but I noticed in some situations you leave the filler rod in one spot and weld over it, and in others I see you tapping like how I was taught. is there a reason you do it like that or is it just a different technic?

[@garrettmichael3813]

"I don't want a hammer head flyin' through the shop when I'm whoopin' on sumthin" lol

[@DirtBagMcGee1]

I would love to hear about differing aluminum filler metals, not just 4043 or 5356. A question about the "rule of 33", what is the base amperage used before the pulse is set?

[@danlovlid2039]

I have an AC/DC TiG from ESAB. It have a frequent between 20 and 80 hz, what are this for when I weld in DC? Think it's for the thickness of materials, but I'm not sure. Thank for all your films. ☺

[@BruteEngine]

Thank you so much for making all your videos! Awesome work!

[@davebyron1882]

Do you have a rule of thumb for helmet lense shading or settings? Your videos and tig fingers are awesome! Thanks

[@hookemups6710]

Hello and hope you are well. I mostly weld aluminum fuel tanks. I live in Aus and cannot find those beautiful large clear cup lenses. Do you know of anyone who would export? Love the channel.

[@hondafreak8613]

I noticed the rod you use is pretty big in most your videos. Do you use 1/8 on most tig welds or 3/32. Seems the bigger rod helps fill the puddle easier. Ive been using 1/16 tungsten and rod and its ok. But can only make little tiny welds.

[@JOHNPHUFNAGEL]

You are one hell of a welder!! Couple questions I work at a fab shop and we have couple inverters and on stick welding it has a setting for crisp +/-5 can you tell me why and when I would want to adj. it? I do some aluminum tiging and my tungsten was splitting a couple times at the end what would cause that

[@blech71]

Jodi, great job as always! Viewers can pick up so much in addition to your narrative by watching your examples. Good stuff! One question, I worked government construction when I was younger and witnessed something they called Orbital. It was a machine but seems there wasn't any electrode and the welds often failed. I thought maybe since they weren't flush and material could get caught in the depresses ion on the inside of the pipes. Does this method still exist and is that why they pass/fail? Didn't seem like the pipes were load bearing just had material passing through them.

[@mordantly]

Sil bronze.. Start adding once the steel gets the shiny spot? Or puddle and back off? I got ragged cold beads and a sooty looking bead so far mild steel and 316L bases. Al bronze.. Will it braze aluminum?

[@ed1ckent]

Jody- question about Tig weld-depth: say I've got 1/8" cold-rolled sheet and a simple lap-joint... is my goal to be as cold as possible while melting the joint just-enough to create a fillet (either with or without rod), or is my goal to make the weld as deep as possible so I can see it on the back-side? Is my goal to just have a bunch of top-side dimes, that if there was only one dime you could easily break the weld (like a tack), or is it to have a deep-dime that would have to break the base-metal to break that single dime free? -Mike

[@vernhood4568]

I recently seen a post on HF interference. They said to eliminate the "noise" twist tie the first couple feet of your ground cable and the torch cable together. They also stated that it would help focus the arc. What are your thoughts on this? In my profession I see twisted pairs of wires to reduce "noise" on computer wires and the theory makes sense. Look forward to the videos every week :)

[@cristinasimons5009]

wld 107 m gravett getting a basic overlay of tig really let me know what direction i definitely want to go, SMAW.

[@shenyathewelder9695]

I think I’ll braze a bronze pad to the front of my hammers instead of using all that argon, but I have tried your method with a sledgehammer and it worked beautifully

[@MrMotobro]

Jody, Great video again!! Thanks. Can you talk a bit about changing the torch head. I have purchased a everlast 265. I also got the a 18 series head from them when I ordered it. When I got it I found there are different connectors on the head itself. Can you explain the different type/sizes of connectors on torch heads? Also, on flow meter, where do you take the flow reading at? the top, middle or bottom of the ball?

[@Outsailing]

Great videos Jody !! , could you talk a little more about prepping rust steel and other used metals

[@erik61801]

You're like an ocean of knowledge with the experience of sand.

[@y_o2455]

That weld at 4:30ish looks phenomenal

[@drewpoh]

Hey Jody, Besides the actual welder itself what other tools are most handy in starting out with welding and fabricating??

[@johnhutchinson7306]

I'm thinking of buying a Lincoln square wave 200 tig machine. Have you had any time on this machine and if so I'd like to hear your opinion on it. I love your videos. Welding for life. Thanks!

[@PhotoshopTweaks]

Thanks for the video! I finally made the step and ordered 2 tig fingers. Hope it doesn't take too long for them to arrive here in germany. My question would be: I can't seem to get nice ripples on aluminum when using a foot pedal and no pulse. On a fixed amperage with a slow pulse this seems to be way better. I also get a somewhat grainy look when welding aluminum. Am I overheating the metal? Thanks again!

[@russellsmiglewski8707]

Jody, I have a 96 Syncrowave 250. I purchased a Jautus tig perfect 2.0 so can have pulse on my machine. Can you do a video about how to set up this setup since there really was not much information to do so? Thank you.

[@DanielWisehart]

I am interested in how you TIG weld experimental aircraft tubing when there are several tubes that come together. It takes a fair bit of work to get a good fit-up. It is then a disappointment if I then blow a hole in one of the tubes. Thanks for the videos!

[@Jomb3]

Nice video! I was wondering do you use Kemppi welding machines in US? They are pretty damn good machines. Basically every company in Finland uses them.

[@jesusalvarez5563]

Miller, lincoln and esab

[@wallbawden5511]

With your shop here in Australia as yet and believe me I have been looking things like your TIG FINGER you just can’t buy and some of the other products are not realy available so do you send things through mail E C T I am enjoying your tips and tricks videos and am learning a lot I have done quite a lot of MiG / STICK and braising so TIG is a new ball park for me

[@SteffanoDucati]

Hey Jody ! I am a lifelong hobbiest motorcycle builder and occassionally stray into other projects like my 4X4 ... anyhow not really knowing a lot I ended up purchasing a Diversion 180. I may be able to trade up with my dealer but for now its what I have . I am an absolute beginner and for the past 2 years have been experimenting and have a tiny bit of proficiency wherein I dont destroy whatever I work with . Anyhow my questions are : with this welder am I better to switch off to a helium argon mix or stick with straight argon. My current project I intend to fab a simple stainless exhaust for a motorcycle and 2ndly will be adding some tabs and other componetns to my existing sched 40 rollcage on my 4X4 . One other question ..I just ordered your black friday set with both tig fingers and dvd set . Do you also do a from scratch beginners DVD set ?? Really glad I tripped over your vidoes .. I have already smacked myself in the head a few times realizing some mistakes :)